Valhi Q3 2026 net income rises to $30.2 million, or $1.06 per share, from a loss
Valhi reported third quarter 2026 net income attributable to its stockholders of $30.2 million, or $1.06 per share, compared with a net loss of $22.2 million, or $.78 per share, a year earlier. The gain was driven mainly by higher operating income from its Chemicals Segment, and the company also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share.
Key points
- Q3 2026 net sales were $589.0 million, up from $503.5 million in Q3 2025, with Chemicals sales up $84.2 million, or 18%.
- Chemicals operating income was $60.5 million in Q3 2026, compared with a loss of $15.9 million a year earlier.
- A non-cash deferred income tax benefit of $12.1 million ($.28 per share) related to proposed currency regulations boosted Q3 2026 net income.
- Dividend of $0.08 per share is payable December 17, 2026, to stockholders of record on November 19, 2026.
The filing
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